State News

Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 7

Tuesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

The 2018 Illinois Spring Trout fishing season is just a few weeks away. Anglers will need both a fishing license and an Inland Trout Stamp to participate, unless they are under the age of 16, blind, disabled, or are an Illinois resident on leave...

Madigan Schedules Votes on Gun Safety Measures

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

In the wake of another tragic mass shooting claiming innocent lives at a Florida high school, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats will advance a package of legislation next week that includes stricter regulation of gun dealers, restrictions on the purchase of...

Illinois Proud: Brett Eldredge To Headline 2018 Illinois State Fair

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

A native of Paris, Illinois, Brett Eldredge, will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 17. His Illinois roots run deep as his second album is titled Illinois and he has videos set in his hometown and Wrigley Field. This powerhouse country...

Illinois State Police troopers recognize Black History Month

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

In honor of Black History Month, African American Troopers along with active and retired members of the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are volunteering throughout the state at various schools where they are reading to students and engaging them in discussions...

IL. Native Plant Society’s 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium April 13-15

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Native Plant Society will host its 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium from April 13 to April 15 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. Its focus is Shawnee Natural Areas: Hotspots of Biodiversity.“Southern Illinois is one of the most biologically diverse places...

Summer Employment Available at Rend Lake

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2018 summer recreation season. Rend Lake offers a great work experience opportunity for students pursuing a career in the field of biology, outdoor recreation,...

Illinois Department of Revenue Launches Statewide Electronic Lien Registry

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals looking for tax liens filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) now have a searchable database at their disposal. A new online Statewide Tax Lien Registry (Lien Registry) provides a single-source to locate all active liens and releases filed by IDOR.The Lien...

A chance to vote on the best of Illinois

Tuesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinoisans can celebrate the state’s 200th birthday by choosing the 200 greatest people, places and things in state history in online voting coordinated by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, The State Journal-Register and the Illinois Bicentennial Commission.Every two...

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced all offices and facilities that are regularly open Monday through Friday will be closed Mon., Feb. 19, and facilities that are regularly open Tuesday through Saturday will be closed Sat., Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day.All...

Illinois Department of Human Rights Announces Sexual Harassment Hotline

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) today announced the creation of a toll-free sexual harassment hotline to provide resources to the public, including referrals to counseling and legal services. The hotline, and accompanying website, will also allow for the reporting of sexual harassment...